Senior Manager, Sourcing & Supply Chain, People Consulting, Belfast or Derry/Londonderry
Senior Manager, Sourcing & Supply Chain, People Consulting, Belfast or Derry/Londonderry
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Job Description
At EY were all in to shape your future with confidence.
Well help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.
Join EY and help to build a better working world.
Senior Manager Sourcing & Supply Chain People Consulting Belfast or Derry/Londonderry
The opportunity
To lead and evolve EYs supplier and sourcing strategy for Managed Learning Services developing a high-performing supply chain that supports strategic client outcomes delivers innovation and reduces operational costs through commercial excellence and AI-driven procurement solutions.
Your key responsibilities
- Lead the development and implementation of the MLS sourcing strategy across a portfolio of over 250 suppliers.
- Establish and manage strategic partnerships with critical suppliers driving joint value creation.
- Introduce and embed AI and automation into sourcing workflows to increase efficiency and improve decision-making.
- Manage and mentor a team of sourcing and supplier management professionals.
- Act as a senior point of contact for clients and ensure supplier delivery meets contractual and service expectations.
- Work with ServiceNow and other internal systems to optimise data MI and supplier performance reporting.
- Collaborate with risk legal and commercial teams to ensure robust supplier contracts and risk mitigation.
- Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives across the supply chain.
- Support growth through sourcing solutions for new client opportunities and bids.
- Responsible for managing strategic and critical supplier relationships to drive high performance and develop mutually beneficial goals.
Skills and attributes for success
- Proven experience in strategic sourcing and supplier management in a large complex and regulated environment.
- Strong commercial acumen negotiation and contract management skills.
- Experience managing supplier and client relationships at senior levels.
- Solid understanding of operational and third-party risk frameworks.
- Familiarity with emerging technologies including AI and their application in procurement and supply chain.
- Strong team leadership and coaching skills.
- Experience with digital platforms (e.g. ServiceNow Coupa SAP Ariba) desirable.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced matrixed consulting or services environment.
To qualify for the role;
- Degree-qualified or equivalent experience.
- MCIPS (desirable but not essential).
- Project or programme management qualifications (e.g. PRINCE2) are a bonus.
What we offer
- Continuous learning: Youll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
- Success as defined by you: Well provide the tools and flexibility so you can make a meaningful impact your way.
- Transformative leadership: Well give you the insights coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
- Diverse and inclusive culture: Youll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above please contact us as soon as possible.
The exceptional EY experience. Its yours to build.
Apply now.
Please note;
Prior to finalising your application you will be asked to provide personal information across several dimensions of diversity and inclusiveness. The information you provide is kept entirely confidential and will not be used to evaluate your candidacy. We collect this data to help us analyse our recruitment process holistically and implement actions that promote diversity and inclusiveness. While optional we encourage you to provide this information to hold us accountable towards our goal of building a better working world. Read more about our commitment to diversity& inclusiveness here . We ask because it matters!
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EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients people society and the planet while building trust in capital markets.
Enabled by data AI and advanced technology EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.
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Required Experience:
Senior Manager
Employment Type
Full Time
